World Romani Congress
| Abbreviation | WRC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1971 |
| Founder | International Romani Union and allied activists |
| Type | International non-governmental organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Representation of Romani people worldwide; promotion of rights, culture, and political recognition |
| Headquarters | Varies (congresses held in different countries) |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | Representatives of Romani communities and organizations |
Official languages | Romani, English, others |
Parent organization | International Romani Union |
| Website | https://worldromacongress.org/ |
The World Romani Congress (Romani: Mashkarthemutno Romano Kongreso) is a series of forums for discussion of issues relating to Roma people around the world. As of 2023, there have been eleven World Romani Congresses. Among the chief goals of these congresses have been the standardization of the Romani language, improvements in civil rights and education, preservation of the Roma culture, reparations from World War II, and international recognition of the Roma as a national minority of Indian native origin.